Royal Air Force Museum Cosford

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is an aviation museum located on a military airbase in Shropshire with an extensive collection of aircraft, engines, and military equipment. The objects are organized across multiple specialized exhibition halls for easy viewing.

The museum was founded in 1979 to preserve and display British aviation heritage. Since then it has grown into an important repository of the technological and military history of flight.

The exhibition showcases Soviet and British aircraft alongside weapons from the postwar era. Visitors can see how this technology reflected the political tensions between East and West.

The museum is open daily and visitors find detailed information at various locations throughout the site. Guided tours and interactive displays are accessible to visitors of all ages.

The museum houses experimental aircraft prototypes such as the TSR-2 and Fairey Delta 2, showcasing British aerospace innovation from the 20th century. These test aircraft illustrate how engineers pushed technical boundaries of that era.

Location: Royal Air Force Station Cosford

Inception: May 1, 1979

Official opening: May 1, 1979

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: No

Part of: Royal Air Force Museum

Address: Cosford, Shifnal

Website: https://rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford

GPS coordinates: 52.64400,-2.31150

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:44